How to Clean Washable Tacky Mats

In cleanroom environments, where contamination control begins from the ground up, washable tacky mats provide a high-performance, reusable solution for removing dust and particles from footwear and cart wheels. Unlike disposable peel-off film mats, Myesde’s washable sticky mat is made from nano-polymer silicone rubber, engineered for in-place cleaning and long-term reuse without losing its tack or leaving any adhesive residue.

Why Choose Washable Tacky Mats?

Myesde’s washable sticky mat is a new-generation polymer-based product. Its tight surface texture and nano-molecular stickiness allow it to effectively remove fine dust, particulate matter, and other contaminants at entry points such as:

• Cleanroom entrances and air showers

• Gowning areas

• Logistics and material transfer sections

• ISO-classified production zones

Key Advantages:

• ✅ Reusable and Eco-Friendly: Can be washed and reused hundreds of times

• ✅ No Residual Adhesive: Leaves no glue traces on shoes or floors

• ✅ Non-toxic and Safe: Silicone rubber is chemically stable and emission-free

• ✅ Edge-Stabilized: With high-tack PET borders to prevent curling and shifting

• ✅ Surface Integrity: Resistant to deformation, tearing, and displacement

Cleaning Frequency and Guidelines

Regular cleaning is essential for restoring surface tack and maintaining particle-trapping efficiency. Unlike film mats, there’s no need to peel or remove layers—Myesde sticky mats are cleaned directly on the floor.

Cleaning should be more frequent during heavy-duty shift operations or in high-risk transfer zones.

Step-by-Step Cleaning Process

Washable mat cleaning is designed to be simple, effective, and safe for cleanroom workflows. Here’s how to do it right:

1. Apply Cleanroom-Safe Detergent or Water

• Spray clean water or a mild neutral detergent evenly over the mat’s surface.

• For light dust, water is sufficient. For heavy dust or slight oil stains, use a detergent diluted with DI water.

2. Agitate Gently with a Cotton Mop or Rubber Blade Mop

• Use a cotton mop or scraper mop to gently scrub the surface.

• Mop in parallel passes, pushing debris to the mat’s edge without lifting fibers.

• Avoid aggressive brushing or stiff bristles, which may damage the silicone surface.

3. For Oil Contamination: Use IPA

• If you encounter oil-based residue or stubborn marks, gently wipe using a sponge rag or lint-free cloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol (IPA).

• Do not flood the surface or soak the mat.

4. Squeegee and Air Dry

• Squeegee any remaining water toward the edge and wipe up.

• Let the mat air dry completely before stepping on it.
  (Drying time: approx. 10–15 minutes, depending on room conditions)

Drying is essential for reactivating the polymer’s natural tack.

Special Design Features

The cleaning process is supported by material innovation and design structure:

All mats are built for use on flat, crack-free floors with at least 10mm clearance under door frames to avoid mat obstruction.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Cleaning with solvents like bleach or acetone – this damages the polymer tack

• ❌ Using stiff-bristled brushes can scratch or deform the mat

• ❌ Walking on wet mats – reduces tack, increases slip risk

• ❌ Skipping edge inspections – loose corners can collect dust underneath

Regular inspection of the mat surface, edges, and adhesion ensures consistent cleanliness and safety.

Summary

Washable tacky mats offer long-term performance, eco-conscious design, and ease of maintenance—if properly cleaned. Following the simple rinse-scrub-dry protocol keeps your mat functioning as a frontline defense in contamination control.

Whether installed in semiconductor fabs, pharma cleanrooms, or electronics assembly zones, washable sticky mats restore their tack with each cleaning cycle, delivering cleanliness without compromise.